2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1044+ words) Korg’s mini mixer is as enjoyable to use as the instruments connected to it. With a lower price tag, it would be an instant buy Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-4. Image: James Langley Korg has long had a fascination with small…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (272+ words) Versatile and intuitive, the Signature Plus 22 presents a refreshing alternative to the dominance of digital mixing Soundcraft Signature Plus 22. Image: Press Every channel has a three-band EQ, with sweepable mids to really hone in on the clarity of every mix. Sweepable…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1113+ words) Version 14 reinforces Waveform’s strengths as a flexible and highly customisable DAW, though its abundance of choice won’t suit everyone Tracktion Waveform 14 Pro. Image: Press Waveform Pro 14: from $249Waveform Free: $0 tracktion.com The older producers among us may faintly remember Waveform. Younger…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (149+ words) MusicTech Marshall CODE100 Combo Amplifier The CODE100 from Marshall Amplification is a 100W RMS 2x12" guitar combo amp with 14 preamps, 4 power amps, and 8 cabinet models. It features 100 presets, 24 effects, Bluetooth streaming, USB recording, and a built-in tuner. Compatible with the Marshall Gateway app. Marshall…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (735+ words) I’ve used Cubase since its original release, and strongly disliked Logic during its Emagic days. A rethink is long overdue… Logic Pro 12.3. Image: Press My first impressions of Cubase were formed way back in 1989 with its inaugural release. I’d been…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1075+ words) The humble saw wave has put in a serious shift over the years. Buzzing away inside Reese basses and Hoovers, it’s the basis for countless synth patches, including the massive, euphoric supersaws that have powered decades of dance music. First…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (445+ words) Alt Textures is a new sound collection for Cradle’s sample-based synth instrument with a dark and heavy aesthetic Cradle State Machine Alt Textures. Image: Press $99 ($79 introductory offer), cradle.app Alt Textures is the 11th sound collection for Cradle State Machine, created…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (979+ words) The lowest priced entrypoint to an all-in-one rekordbox rig, but it’s not without compromises AlphaTheta XDJ-AN. Image: Press €1,149 / £999 / $1,199, alphatheta.com Trying to bridge the gap between a Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR successor and a more affordable alternative to laptop-and controller-based DJing,…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (144+ words) Universal Audio Native EMT 140 Reverb Plugin musictech.com Universal Audio Native EMT 140 Reverb Plugin The best new music plugins this week, free and paid Score up to 30% off Teenage Engineering gear – plus more studio hardware deals you can’t miss this…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (152+ words) MusicTech Gibson Theodore Standard Electric Guitar Immerse in the vintage charm with the Gibson Theodore Standard, a masterpiece inspired by 1957 original drawings. This exceptional guitar features a robust mahogany body, Double Florentine cutaways, and a SlimTaper™ mahogany neck, facilitating unobstructed…...